THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “With their latest release Goldstar, the masked triumvirate of Imperial Triumphant continue their exploration of the urban and arcane, finding inspiration in the sound of metal pushed to its darkest extremes.
Recorded in early 2024 with longtime collaborator and producer Colin Marston (Gorguts, Krallice), as the final project recorded at his Menegroth Studios in Queens, the album was done in a breakneck five days. “As we recorded the final tracks, the experience felt like the universe was aligning,” the band observe. “Colin, who is basically a fourth member of the band to us, held space for this transformative moment, offering his incredible artistry and expertise, which only deepened the connection we had to the music. The sound that we captured in that sacred space was the crystallization of everything we’ve worked for, and the memories of those sessions will resonate within us for years to come. Music exists as a force beyond the infinite.”
Upon the release of the single Lexington Delirium, the band reflect on what they’ve achieved — and what’s to come: “Imperial Triumphant’s upcoming album is a journey that feels both timeless and otherworldly, and we are beyond excited to share it with the world in 2025. The music we’ve created feels like it was born from a deeper, unseen realm, and we’re truly in love with every part of it. Our new video for Lexington Delirium is a perfect reflection of that energy, filmed atop the majestic Chrysler Building. We’ve all admired its art deco beauty for years, and standing on top of such an iconic structure, surrounded by the clouds of Midtown, felt like stepping into a different age — an age of ambition and grandeur. Working with Brendan McGowen was an absolute pleasure, as his vision and creativity are greatly appreciated.”
Of the song Hotel Sphinx, they cryptically explain: “The entertainer extraordinaire leads a gullible audience through the sinister halls of the Hotel Sphinx. Behind the lights, cameras, and endless action lies a disturbing undercurrent — where power is fed by the innocence of youth. The lines between entertainment, initiation, and exploitation blur as a conspiracy of silence reigns in the Illuminated Valley of the Kings, where political celebrity celebrates death. Rites of passage too dark to speak, promising false salvation in a world where the show never ends.”
